After a thrilling 20-19 win against Michigan at Michigan Stadium, ESPN's "College GameDay" announced that it is coming to Iowa City for the first time since 2006. Iowa (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) hosts Ohio State (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 3 in Week 5.
ESPN "College GameDay" features host Rece Davis, alongside analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban and Pat McAfee.
The trip marks the show's first visit to Iowa City since Sept. 30, 2006, and the third-ever "GameDay" trip to Iowa City. Ohio State was the visiting opponent in both 1996 and 2006 with "GameDay" on hand, with the Buckeyes winning both games.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS WE ARE HEADED TO IOWA CITY! After a dramatic win last night, we couldn't miss @HawkeyeFootball's
showdown with Ohio State on Saturday 👏 See you there📍 pic.twitter.com/z5xCyDVOpq
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 27, 2026
Iowa's last "GameDay" contest came in Ames, Iowa, when No. 12 Iowa topped No. 10 Iowa State, 27-17.
The undefeated Hawkeyes enter the Week 5 showdown coming off a dramatic road win over the Michigan Wolverines. Quarterback Hank Brown orchestrated a 91-yard, game-winning touchdown drive in less than two minutes that culminated in Reece Vander Zee's 16-yard score on the last play of the game.
Meanwhile, Ohio State enters the matchup 3-1, with their lone loss coming at Texas after the Buckeyes blew a 20-point second-half lead to the Longhorns on Sept. 12. Outside of that loss, Ohio State has dominated Ball State, Kent State, and most recently Illinois, 42-19, in their Big Ten opener.
The live broadcast will air from 8 to 11 a.m. CT on Oct. 3, with the exact on-campus set location to be announced. Fans attending are encouraged to arrive early. Overnight camping is prohibited.
Kickoff between Iowa and Ohio State is scheduled for approximately 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS.
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